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A Letter from the Bishop
November 17, 2020
Dear Members and Friends of the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference,
As the holy seasons approach and virus fatigue is at an all-time high, we are also experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in our state. I ask you, I beg you to heed the directives of the Pennsylvania Health Department and your city and county health officials.
We must all wear masks indoors and outdoors, and continue vigilant hand-washing and social distancing. Travel should be restricted; and if you do leave the state, you should receive a negative test within 72 hours before your return, as should anyone else who enters the state. Or those who do not get tested should self-quarantine for 14 days. It has been reported that 50 percent of virus transmission comes from people who do not show any symptoms.
Our churches should consider conducting worship using virtual means as much as possible. If you do gather onsite, please limit your attendance, carefully social- distance yourselves, do not sing, keep the services brief, refrain from having fellowship dinners, and use individually wrapped cups and wafers for Communion.
As Dr. Rachel Levine, the state’s Commissioner of Health, said today, “It depends on us.” It is our personal responsibility to protect ourselves and one another from this deadly disease.
We are all praying for the day when we can receive COVID vaccines and see this pandemic become history. That day will come sooner if we stay united and committed in our efforts to stop the spread of this virus.
Thank you for your careful vigilance. I hold you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Bishop Peggy A. Johnson
Our Current Missions
Parx families of the racetrack in Bensalem
are in need of the following food items:
Assorted beans ; pinto, baked beans, etc. – rice – canned stews – canned tuna and canned chicken – thick soups – canned fruit.
We will be collecting these items Saturday, November 7, 2020 to
Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Drop off times at church; Saturdays 11am – 1pm
Sundays 10am – 12pm
A volunteer is needed to deliver these items to the Parx families. A delivery date will be determined in the near future. Please contact – Betty McLaughlin, Coordinator: 215-947-3317, or 215-740-2097.
GRACE CAFÉ
Due to the pandemic, we will not be cooking for Grace Café this year. However, we will be supporting them, and can use the following new and gently used items:
• Heavy socks for men and women • Back packs for adults • Scarfs and gloves • Hoodies • Sweatpants and sweatsuits • Jackets/coats • Boots
Items can be dropped off or placed in the narthex (near the wicker basket) beginning Saturday November 28, 2020 through Sunday, December 13, 2020
Drop off times at church; Saturdays 11am – 1pm
Sundays 10am – 12pm
Two volunteers will be needed to take these items to Arch Street UMC in December. Please contact our coordinator, Betty McLaughlin: 215-947-3317, or 215-740-2097.
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Wednesday night Prayer & Fellowship is in recess until further notice.
When services and activities are resumed, please consider joining us for PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP in The Upper Room on Wednesdays in the sanctuary from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
It is an Essential Appointment.
Wednesday afternoon Bible study is in recess until further notice.
